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The ageless architect of ancient silk

2026-06-19 10:41

At 87, Qian Xiaoping shows no signs of slowing down. One moment, the veteran craftswoman is leaning over a worktable, discussing fabric textures and structural details with young apprentices as they develop trendy, gold-ingot-shaped handbags from traditional Song brocade at her studio in the Suzhou Silk Museum in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. The next, she is focused on her phone, holding remote meetings with factories to refine weaving patterns and optimize production processes.

Sturgeon returning to the Yangtze River

2026-06-19 10:38

In a meandering stretch of the upper Yangtze River in Jiang'an county of Yibin, Sichuan province, a remarkable chapter is unfolding for the Yangtze sturgeon.

China's commuters trade traffic for two-wheelers

2026-06-19 10:37

Across China, taking off on a bicycle into the morning light is becoming a more common part of daily life. As more people trade cars or bus rides for a more physically rewarding experience, cities like Beijing and Shenzhen have adjusted their transport rules to allow bicycles on subways.

Beijing cyclist rides at his own pace

2026-06-19 10:34

For Zhang Zhi, a 47-year-old freelancer in Beijing's Chaoyang district, cycling is not about chasing speed, beating personal records, or weaving through packs of riders in matching jerseys. It is about something quieter and harder to find in a city of more than 20 million people: balance.

A lake of love

2026-06-19 10:33

Sayram Lake whispers "I love you" in numbers, fizzes with countless ice bubbles and teems with impossible fish where nothing swam for as long as anyone knew — unless you count the lake monster.

Where glorious nature displays its many arts

2026-06-19 10:31

Circling Sayram Lake is like spinning a ring inlaid with dazzling jewels.

Dragon Boat Festival: 'Zongzi'

2026-06-19 07:00

Eating "zongzi" during the Dragon Boat Festival is a cherished Chinese tradition.

Foshan's dragon boat drift: Where tradition meets 'F1 on water'

2026-06-18 15:40

What happens when a 25-meter dragon boat meets a channel barely 3 meters wide — with hairpin bends and no room for error?

Xinjiang to incentivize inbound tourism through subsidies

2026-06-18 13:37

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is encouraging inbound travel through incentives and subsidies for travel agencies, charter flight organizers, and foreign-language guides.

Beyond bookshelves, a celebration of reading culture

2026-06-18 11:06

The 2026 Beijing International Book Fair opened on Wednesday at the China National Convention Center, drawing more than 1,700 exhibitors from 82 countries and regions for one of Asia's most influential publishing events.

Dragon boat racing: Renewing a spirit of togetherness

2026-06-18 09:52

What began 2,000 years ago as a rescue for poet Qu Yuan is now a global sport in over 90 countries.

Young minds meet humanoids as study trips gain momentum

2026-06-18 08:24

China's booming humanoid robotics industry has not only become a key outcome of the government's innovation-driven development strategy, but has also sparked a new trend among Chinese youth: humanoid robot study tours.

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